You want to get in good with the bartender at your local watering hole?  Of course you do.  Favorite customers get special treatment.  No waiting around for drinks, cold beer topped off at no extra charge - these are the perks of being a valued customer.  Well, to achieve that special status there are a few unwritten rules and secrets that barternders have. ... [Read more...]

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If you've been following my blogs here on the Steeplechase Apartments community site, you know that I'm all about the movies.  And if you get to know me personally, you'll find out that I'm all about saving a buck and spending as little money as possible.  So when I came across this deal on Groupon.com, it was a no brainer for me to jump on. $4 Movie Ticket... [Read more...]

Repo Men Remy and Jake are best friends and The Union’s most dangerous repossession men, reclaiming top-dollar organs when recipients fall behind on their payments. But after an on-the-job accident forces Remy to be outfitted with a top-of-the-line heart replacement, he finds himself in debt and unable to pay. Now, the hunter becomes the hunted as Jake will... [Read more...]

The movie Lottery Ticket hits Knoxville area theaters this weekend.  I must admit that it looks somewhat promising from a comedy standpoint.  Speaking of the lottery, did you know that the largest lottery ever paid out was...get this...$390 million!!!  The prize was split by two people back in 2007.  I can only imagine.  And with odds of 1 in 175 million,... [Read more...]

Do you currently carry renter's insurance?  Steeplechase Apartments strongly advises their residents to get a policy.  It's really not as expensive as you may think.  In fact, you can save money on your policy in quite a few ways.  Here is one in an article I found about saving money on renter's insurance.  Check out this video too. Dead Bolt Locks: Most... [Read more...]

I'm on a mission, folks.  I want to determine once and for all who has the best pizza in Knoxville.  Some say Dazzo's, some say Tomato Head, some say Elidio's and some say The Pizza Kitchen.  I guess it depends how you like your pizza.  But at the end of the day, there has to be one standout.  There has to be a quintessential pizza spot that Knoxvillians... [Read more...]

It's going to be a hot one in Knoxville this weekend folks!  If you're up for something a little differnt, try this Pepper-Mint Limeade recipe to cool off.  It's VERY refreshing! Ingredients 4 limes, juiced 1 cup white sugar 2 sprigs fresh mint 1/2 gallon water 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, sliced Directions In a large pitcher, stir together... [Read more...]

The Ghost Writer When a gifted ghostwriter is hired to write the memoirs of former British Prime Minister Adam Lang, he quickly finds himself trapped in a web of political and sexual intrigue. Lang is implicated in a scandal over his administration’s harsh tactics, and as the ghostwriter digs into the politician’s past, he discovers secrets that threaten... [Read more...]

So I got a tip recently to check out this new artist that's actually going to be performing in Knoxville in a couple weeks.  Her name is Zoe Scott.  Have you heard of her?  I've yet to hear her perform, but I will say this; if her music is nearly as good as her life is interesting, she's destined to be a star.  She really seems like a cool, down to earth... [Read more...]